Sideshow Collectibles, in partnership with Bioware and LucasArts, is giving away a Life-Size Darth Malgus to one lucky fan of Star Wars: The Old Republic! Starting today through May 11, users registered at www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com will be able to enter the contest that is hosted at Sideshow Collectible’s contest page. You can read all about it over at the official site’s blog.
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with another new figure in the Movie Heroes assortment: Obi-Wan Kenobi now with Light-Up Lightsaber Blade!
PROS: Head sculpt captures the young Ewan McGregor’s likeness to a tee. The light-up blade is intense and looks very cool once illuminated. Surprisingly, there is a good amount of articulation in the figure overall – save for the right arm. Figure looks great with a soft goods robe (not included) to hide the figure’s larger torso.
CONS: Obviously, this figure won’t be for everyone. The torso is rather bulky to accommodate the electronics and batteries. The right arm is sculpted in a static pose, again to allow for the electronics. Lightsaber blade only stays illuminated when button is held down* – a toggle switch would have been welcome. Batteries are non-removable so future replacement and eventual corrosion is an issue.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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*Illuminated image above and within the toyguide gallery was achieved by rigging the activation button in the “on” position.
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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with another “new” figure in the Movie Heroes assortment: Darth Maul
PROS: Nice head sculpt and facial deco. Action feature does work well making this a fine “toy”.
CONS: Sub-standard articulation at is what is now a “premium price”. You’ll spend about as much time playing with this figure as he had screen time in Episode I.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
In a sly move, Sideshow Collectibles has revealed their as-of-yet “unofficially” announced 12″ Airborne Trooper on their facebook page. Head on over for a sneak peek at this highly anticipated release!
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their Captain Rex Premium Format figure. Those who get in on the exclusive version (only available through Sideshow Collectibles) will receive an bonus grenade belt accessory.
This week @ PastGenerationToys.com
We just received the newest wave of the Star Wars Vintage Collection. We have Kithaba VC56, Dr. Evazan Cornelius VC57, Aayla Secura VC58, Nom Anor VC59, Anakin Skywalker VC92, Darth Vader VC93!
The newest Star Wars Clone Wars action figures also arrived and includes Training Super Battle Droid, Ahsoka Tano Scuba Gear, and Clone Commander Wolffe.
The crew at Yoda’s News has posted a few high-res images of the upcoming MTT and within the photos, we get a good look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi pack-in figure and it feels like 1999 all over again.
UPDATE: To clarify further, this figure looks to be a repack of the 2006 Obi-Wan Kenobi (047) from The Saga Collection.
Hallmark has officially revealed their Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for 2012. This year’s batch includes: TIE Interceptor, General Grievous, Han Solo on Tauntaun, Darth Maul, (all available this July) and motion activated Darth Vader “Peekbuster” available this October. Also available are 2 additional LEGO themed ornaments: Imperial Stormtrooper and Darth Vader available in October and November respectively.
Head to Hallmark.com to view these exciting new releases and be sure to visit your local Gold Crown store to add these to your collection!
